Golden Rule (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12).

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Precept
• Commandment

Meaning ²

Any important rule; "the golden rule of teaching is to be clear".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The golden rule of business is to always put the customer first.
• The golden rule of cooking is to never overcrowd the pan.
• The golden rule of public speaking is to know your audience.
• The golden rule of investing is to diversify your portfolio.
• The golden rule of writing is to show, not tell.

Hypernyms

• Prescript